Michigan Bill HB 4936 Caps Late Fees for Unpaid Tolls on Privately Owned Toll Bridges

Original title: Highways: bridges; fees for unpaid tolls; limit the amount that may be charged for certain toll bridges.

Last action · September 16, 2025: bill electronically reproduced 09/11/2025Sponsors: Timothy Beson and 19 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Michigan House Bill 4936 caps late fees and penalties for unpaid tolls on privately owned s at a maximum of five times the original unpaid toll amount. This restriction does not apply to international bridge crossings or publicly owned bridges.

Why it matters

Drivers using certain private s are protected from excessive or compounding penalty charges when tolls go unpaid.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Owners and operators of privately owned toll bridges

Must limit late fees and penalties on unpaid tolls to a maximum of five times the original toll amount.

Directly affected

Drivers using private toll bridges

Protected from late fees or penalties exceeding five times the original unpaid toll cost.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum late fee allowed on a private toll bridge under this bill?

Late fees or penalties cannot exceed five times the cost of the original unpaid toll.

Does this fee cap apply to all bridges in Michigan?

No, the restriction only applies to privately owned s and explicitly excludes international bridge crossings and publicly owned bridges.

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Procedural history

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Sep 16, 2025House
bill electronically reproduced 09/11/2025
Sep 11, 2025HouseCommittee
referred to Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Sep 11, 2025HouseIntroduced
read a first time
Sep 11, 2025HouseIntroduced
introduced by Representative Rep. Timothy Beson

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